Overview
- New York unveiled its full 2026 staff on December 4, opting for continuity with selective adjustments after last season’s ALDS exit.
- Aaron Boone returns for a ninth season as manager, maintaining the core leadership structure.
- Dan Fiorito was promoted to first-base, infield and baserunning coach, aligning with Hal Steinbrenner’s push to tighten fundamentals.
- Jake Hirst rises to assistant hitting coach and Desi Druschel rejoins as assistant pitching coach after a year with the Mets.
- Key holdovers include Brad Ausmus, Matt Blake (option exercised), Preston Claiborne, James Rowson, Casey Dykes, Luis Rojas and Tanner Swanson, while Travis Chapman, Mike Harkey and Pat Roessler were not renewed, with Brian Cashman open to alternative roles for Roessler.